Thu Dec 9, 2004 · 8:00 PM
San Antonio SpursSpurs
126
away
Chemistry
Hot
Houston RocketsRockets
114
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 37 | 28 | 29 | 32 | 126 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 33 | 28 | 19 | 34 | 114 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Spurs outlasted the Rockets 126-114. The tempo dragged the Rockets into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Spurs' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Spurs owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Spurs rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Spurs · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Spurs · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.